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as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
a bountiful supply of apples for the harvest festival
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as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
a bountiful host who makes sure that everyone has plenty to eat at his dinners
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Recent Examples of bountiful
Above all, though, enjoy the holiday week and receive bountiful blessings from a loving universe!
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Dishes are seasonal and inventive, with ingredients either straight from their kitchen garden or from other parts of this bountiful state: expect seared tuna from Port Lincoln with chili and mandarin oil, and risotto with asparagus as green as those vineyards.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Beyond sensorial gratification, facial steaming's skin-care benefits are actually quite bountiful.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
This week, three Chicago area gardening pros share inspiration and ideas on what to do now in order to reap bountiful returns later.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Dishes are seasonal and inventive, with ingredients either straight from their kitchen garden or from other parts of this bountiful state: expect seared tuna from Port Lincoln with chili and mandarin oil, and risotto with asparagus as green as those vineyards.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Beyond sensorial gratification, facial steaming's skin-care benefits are actually quite bountiful.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
This week, three Chicago area gardening pros share inspiration and ideas on what to do now in order to reap bountiful returns later.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bountiful
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Outdoor activities are plentiful, from the numerous hiking trails to the Contoocook River, which offers boating, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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For example, cheap labor and service means women in major cities can outsource domestic tasks to workers who migrate into the cities, supplementing that free and plentiful childcare.—
Rocio Wu,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Wout Faes was generous enough to give Hojlund an extra beat to run the ball into the penalty area unpressured, and United’s No 9 accepted the gift with a shot low and hard across Mads Hermansen into the far corner.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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Her passion for theatre is matched by her kind and generous spirit, creating an environment where her peers feel encouraged and supported.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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The sturdy steel construction and ample 710 square inches of cooking area come at a budget price.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
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Both boast wide stretches of sand with ample room for umbrellas and chairs.—
Sheila Yasmin Marikar,
AFAR Media,
19 Mar. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
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By the late 1960s, Cindy Pritzker was a visible figure in Chicago’s charitable community, including co-chairing the annual Crystal Ball, a fundraising event that raised money for Michael Reese Hospital’s Medical Research Institute.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Bountiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bountiful. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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